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YE55 VSC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

steering lower uj slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2019 97,638 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

steering lower uj slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 79,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,117 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 73,040 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,176 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,806 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,967 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,967 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

225/45/17 o/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall

all brake discs slightly lipped

front inner brake pads wearing low

front numberplate lacker pealing slightly

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall and object in tyre

slight movement in front link arms

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YE55 VSC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE55 VSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE55 VSC registered?

YE55 VSC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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